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BLAC" CARPS? BESTL2 ' Uttagenus -n iceus Oli-..} 
South Dakota. H. G. Severin (May ?l): We have had more inquiries and 
complaints concerning the black carpet "beetle this yesr than in any 
other year since the organization of the entomological work in South 
Dakota.. 
FIG MOTH ( Sphestia figulilell a Greg. ) 
California. H. C. Donohoe (May ?): A ptinid, Trigonogenius globulus. 
Solier, has "been encountered in small numbers during the present 
snring in masses of hibernating larvae and webbing of the raisin moth 
(Eohestia figulilella Greg.) in dr~ locations "beneath ground timbers 
in onen-sided raisin- storage stacks. This appears to be the first 
record of its occurrence in the Central Valley of California. 
A B00XL0USS ( Psocu s sp. ) 
South Carolina." W. C. Nettles (May 27): An interesting case of lichen 
removal from old shingles on. a house with specimens of Psocus sp. is 
reported from the central oart of the State. 
